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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.02, 33,245.10 and 9,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.02, 33,245.10 and 9,008.55 is: 13,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.02 : 33,245.10 = 9,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.02/33,245.10 = 9,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.02x = 33,245.10 × 9,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.02x = 299,490,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,490,145.61/22,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.82

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